Ja Morant takes command, leads Grizzlies into playoffs

Morant scores 35 against Warriors, and two rookies made clutch shots as the Grizzlies go to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Calkins: Ja Morant and his ‘team full of dogs’ make it an epic night

The incandescent Morant and the Grizzlies traveled to California and knocked off Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. It may not have been the biggest upset in Grizzlies postseason history. But it was a beautiful night.

By Geoff Calkins May 22, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Herrington: Grizzlies-Warriors game diary, a new classic relived

Through the night, chronicling a game no Grizzlies fan will soon forget.

By Chris Herrington May 22, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Grizzlies to face Jazz in NBA playoffs

The Grizzlies will face former point guard Mike Conley Jr. in the first round.

By Drew Hill May 22, 2021

High School Sports

Friday prep report: Future Tiger pitches Brighton into state tournament

Senior strikes out 13 to send Cardinals to the state tournament for the first time in school history.

By John Varlas May 22, 2021

Business

Memphis Zoo announces seizure of 42 rare Mexican box turtles

After suspicious-looking yellow canisters arrived at a local FedEx facility, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers investigated the packages and discovered the rare turtles inside, wrapped in duct tape and packaged with socks.

By Rob Moore May 21, 2021

Transportation & Logistics

Temporary work platform goes up on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

Acting Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollock was in Memphis Thursday, May 20, to talk with local leaders and officials about repairs to the bridge.

By Bill Dries May 22, 2021

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Giant Elvis, Tina Turner share stage in new public art

A gritty block of Summer Avenue is now the scene for a public art installation that is highly unusual for several reasons.

By Tom Bailey May 21, 2021

Transportation & Logistics

Airport lowers rental charges, landing fees

Travel is picking up at Memphis International Airport, but landing fees charged to airlines and rental rates charged to airport concession businesses are going down.

By Blake Fontenay May 21, 2021

Real Estate

Pinnacle Awards recognize top commercial real estate professionals

A who’s who of the top local commercial real estate professionals gathered Downtown for the 20th annual Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) Pinnacle Awards.

By Michael Waddell May 21, 2021

901 FC

New goalkeeper Berner making an impression for 901 FC

The veteran’s presence was one of the bright spots in season-opening loss to Birmingham Legion.

By John Varlas May 21, 2021

South Memphis

About Town: Setting a new ‘Tone’ in Orange Mound

After a year-long programming hiatus, Tone is celebrating its relaunch with an event tomorrow at its gallery in the Lamar Airways Shopping Center.

By Omer Yusuf May 21, 2021

Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Six new deaths reported

The day’s positivity rate is 4.1%.

By Elle Perry May 21, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies

Herrington: Win over Spurs was baptism for baby Grizz; knocking off Warriors would be breakthrough

It’s back to San Francisco, with some lessons learned from the Grizzlies’ regular-season finale.

By Chris Herrington May 21, 2021

Memphis Tigers Basketball

Syracuse transfer Quincy Guerrier announces destination

The Tigers struck out on another transfer, but there are still plenty of viable options left in the portal.

By Steven Johnson May 20, 2021

Premium Memphis Tigers Football

Can Memphis’ football offense bounce back in 2021?

The Tigers have the best receiver and lineman in the AAC but will that be enough to return to the top 25 in offense? A look at the offensive line, running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks.

By Steven Johnson May 20, 2021

Dan Conaway

Opinion: We live in the Great State of Mediocrity

Tennessee ranked 29th in U.S. News & World Report’s Best States ranking for 2021. ‘Here’s the scientific explanation, and I’ll try to be brief: Our state legislature is mean-spirited, small-minded, short-sighted. And cheap.’

By Dan Conaway May 21, 2021

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The Early Word: Joint office fights violence, and a local yogi is a warrior

Mauck slaying case heads to grand jury, a Downtown theater fences off foot traffic and a Memphis chef is on fire.

By Bianca Phillips 21 hours ago

Public Safety Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer

FedEx lays off hundreds across three cities, including Memphis

The cuts this week are likely the result of the company’s massive work to merge its Express, Ground and FedEx Services divisions.

By Jane Roberts November 14, 2024

Spirit of Memphis Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective

Love it, Like it or Hate it: Reviewing Memphis’ win against Ohio

“When the chips are down, we just fight harder,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after the Tigers’ 94-70 win over Ohio. “We don’t come out punching. But when we get down and things look a little bleak, we can turn it on at any given time and push away.”

Huey’s on Poplar Avenue closed until tonight due to fire

The main reason for the closure was the smoke and smolder that affected the surrounding kitchen area. Huey’s area director said after they clean up, they will be “ready to rock and roll.”

By Sophia Surrett 10 hours ago

Bailey: A tour around the suburbs

Honors and ground breaking for Buc-cee’s highlight a week of touring around the suburbs for news.

By Clay Bailey 8 hours ago

Felix Cavaliere to receive AutoZone Liberty Bowl award

Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals earned rock-and-roll fame with No. 1 hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Mustang Sally,” “Groovin’” and “People Got to Be Free.”

By The Daily Memphian Staff November 12, 2024

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Calkins: 901 FC is gone. Could the Redbirds be next?

If Memphis doesn’t find the money to make needed repairs, Geoff Calkins says, there could be an empty ballpark at B.B. King Boulevard and Union Avenue before long.

By Geoff Calkins November 14, 2024

Tigers Podcast: Football’s senior day, basketball’s second-half magic

How will this Memphis football season be remembered if the final two regular season games play out in the Tigers’ favor? Can the Tigers’ basketball team continue to pull of their second-half magic? Drew Hill, Frank Bonner II and Parth Upadhyaya discuss.

By Frank Bonner II, Parth Upadhyaya November 14, 2024

Word Search: Thanksgiving to-go

Can you solve this week’s word search?

By The Daily Memphian Staff November 14, 2024

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